Letter from Amos Bronson Alcott to Miss Ellen A. Chandler

by: Alcott, Bronson, 1799-1888

Publication date: 1869-10-19

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Topics: Chandler, Ellen A., Correspondence, Abernethy Manuscripts Collection

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Language: english-handwritten

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Concord October 19th 1869

Dear Miss Chandler, Shall I not have at least an hour or more of [underline] you [/underline] during your stay in Concord? At any rate, let me have a glance and a word. I have not much to show for my Summers'work, but shall be pleased to make the best report of my days to you. Yet [pagebreak]

You must not permit me, (from courtesy) to intrude upon your pleasures. Perhaps you will attend [underline] our Church [/underline] on Sunday tomorrow? That would be delightful, and very pious in you at least. Louisa postpones her European journey till Spring. I hope she will be in spirits to see you. May is very busy with her [——], and [underline]'Concord

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Sketches,â[/underline], most of which are photographed, and are really very beautiful. They will make a tasteful Gift Book and [—————-] Concord has the artist. Come and see how you like them.

Very affectionately Yours. A. Bronson Alcott.

Miss Ellen A. Chandler